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CAPT. D. S. H. GILMORE. Among the early pioneers leaving their homes in Massachusetts to settle on the frontier, as Ohio was then considered, was the father of D. S. H. Gilmore. In making his selection of a home, his choice rested on a portion of Meigs county, near the village of Pomeroy. Here he located, and the subject of our sketch was born August 18, 1818. Capt. Gilmore was educated in Marietta, Ohio. When quite a young man he concluded to commence business on the river, as he was not very robust, thinking that life out of doors would be most conducive to his health. Coming to Pittsburgh, he was introduced to the firm of Scaiff, Atkinson & Oakley, by his friend J. B. Horton, Esq., one of the most prominent business-men of Meigs county. One of the boats owned by this firm was commanded by Capt. Charles Frisbee, with whom Capt. Gilmore took charge of the office. In a few years, by his sterling qualities, fine business capacity, undaunted courage and unquestionable integrity, he made for himself a name and place in the great work of transportation. He built a number of boats, among them two New Yorks, Salem, Rochester, Hudson, Arkansas, J. R. Gilmore and several others. Later he was largely interested in the Missouri Transportation company, and was a member of the firm of Evans, Dallas & Gilmore, of Pittsburgh.

In 1873 Capt. Gilmore moved from Allegheny to the beautiful suburb of Sewickley, situated about twelve miles below the city on the Ohio river, having retired from active business some twenty-five years previously. He enjoyed his home life, had the sincere respect of the community, and passed quietly away on December 28, 1887, deeply lamented by all who knew him.